LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 12

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Mast Capital and Koch Real Estate Investments Acquire The Islands of Islamorada Resort, Relaunching Villa Sales at $3.8 Million

🏖 Acquired by Mast Capital and Koch Real Estate Investments, The Islands of Islamorada Resort in Florida, 90 minutes from Miami, offers 22 private villas and eight hotel suites. Each villa spans 4,067 sq. ft., includes four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a garage, and costs $3.8 million. Amenities feature a marina, pools, and a beach. Ocean Sotheby’s International Realty will manage villa sales. Owned by Frisbie Group, financing was arranged by Berkadia Miami.

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StepStone Hospitality Appoints Jeff Miller as Chief Development Officer to Expand 40-Hotel Portfolio

📈 Jeff Miller has been appointed as the Chief Development Officer at StepStone Hospitality in Providence, Rhode Island. Responsible for leading business development, Miller will focus on expanding the portfolio, which includes 40 hotels with over 6,500 rooms. Previously, Miller was VP at Aimbridge Hospitality, negotiating over 30 hotel management agreements. Before the 2022 Prism/Aimbridge merger, he held leadership roles at Prism Hotels & Resorts, overseeing more than 10 hotels as VP of Sales.

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RESET Hotel in Twentynine Palms Joins Marriott Bonvoy’s Outdoor Collection, First New Addition Since 2025 Launch

🌴 RESET Hotel in Twentynine Palms, California, joins Marriott Bonvoy's Outdoor Collection, marking the first new brand addition since September 2025. Located near Joshua Tree National Park, the 65-room hotel is the first built in the area in over 15 years. Features include private patios, stargazing platforms, and wellness amenities like a saltwater pool and sauna. Collaborations include astronomy events with ex-NASA astronomers. The hotel aims to enhance the desert experience while maintaining its unique vision.

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Hospitality Visual Group Launches to Enhance Hotel Brand Storytelling with Expert Visual Media Services in Cincinnati

📷 Hospitality Visual Group (HVG) launched in Cincinnati, Ohio, offering visual media services for hotels, resorts, and hospitality brands. Led by Saahil, Lina, and Bipin Patel, HVG supports various hospitality needs, including website photography, marketing collateral, and social media content. With experience in hotel ownership and operations, they work with branded and independent hotels, addressing needs from pre-opening to ongoing operations. Hemal Patel, an HVG client, praised their professional and creative approach.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts Launches AI-Powered Conversational Search Beta on Website and Mobile App in the U.S.

💻 IHG Hotels & Resorts launched a beta version of AI-powered conversational search on its website and the IHG One Rewards app, starting in the U.S. This feature enables travelers to use everyday language for trip planning, improving hotel recommendations. Available in cash, points, or a mix, the search is based on verified property data. CEO Elie Maalouf emphasizes the strategic investment in digital transformation, with future releases planned for enhanced content and personalized search experiences.

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Hilton Reports Q2 2026 Net Income of $482 Million, Adds 21,600 Net Rooms, and Launches New Brand

📈 Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. reported Q2 2026 results with $482M net income and $1,054M adjusted EBITDA. Diluted EPS was $2.10, adjusted to $2.29. The company's development pipeline increased by 6% to 541,300 rooms. 24,100 rooms were added, marking a 6.1% net growth. Notable openings include Conrad Athens The Ilisian. Hilton's capital return reached $966M for Q2 and $2.034B year-to-date. Full-year RevPAR is projected to rise 3-3.5%.

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Liam Brown to Receive 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award at The Lodging Conference for Contributions to Hospitality

🏨 Liam Brown, set to receive the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award at The Lodging Conference in Phoenix on October 7, 2026, is recognized for his notable contributions to the hospitality industry. Starting his Marriott career in 1989, he held key positions, including his role as group president for the U.S. and Canada until March 2026. Brown will retire in October 2026, having significantly impacted Marriott's global operations.

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Rebel Hotel Company Acquires Management of Three Lifestyle Hotels in Florida, California, and Washington D.C.

🏨 Rebel Hotel Company has acquired management of three lifestyle hotels: Circa 39 Miami Beach, Hotel La Jolla in San Diego, and Coachman Lake Tahoe. In 2026, Circa 39 will undergo a significant repositioning as part of IHG's Vignette Collection. Rebel Hotel plans to enhance food, beverage, and guest experiences at Hotel La Jolla and improve programming and services at Coachman Lake Tahoe. CEO Brian Sparacino emphasizes the potential to elevate operations and market positions.

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U.S. Hotel Industry Sees Strong June 2026 Growth with 8.4% RevPAR Increase, Boosted by World Cup

📆 U.S. hotel performance in June 2026 showed positive growth compared to June 2025. Occupancy rose to 69.6% (up 1.6%), ADR increased to $173.76 (up 6.7%), and RevPAR climbed to $120.97 (up 8.4%). San Francisco/San Mateo saw the highest occupancy rise to 80.5% (up 7.9%) and RevPAR to $212.87 (up 31.2%), with ADR growing 21.7% to $264.42. Miami's ADR jumped 23.2% to $218.37, influenced by the World Cup, with 24 of the top 25 markets reporting RevPAR increases.

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Practice Hospitality to Open 20-Villa Luxury Resort, The Botany, This Winter in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

🌴 Practice Hospitality will open The Botany, a 20-villa resort and spa, in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, this winter. Located in The Preserve at Botany Bay, it is part of the L.V.X. Collection of Preferred Hotels & Resorts. The property spans over 50,000 square feet for events, featuring two pools, a spa, and a fitness center. The eco-friendly design integrates solar power and rainwater storage, promoting sustainability and minimizing environmental impact.

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